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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,582 and 775,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,582 and 775,148 is: 1,704,155.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,582 : 775,148 = 775,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,582/775,148 = 775,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,582x = 775,148 × 775,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,582x = 600,854,421,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,854,421,904/352,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704,155.12

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